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Young Sherlock Holmes is a 1985 film directed by Barry Levinson, produced by Steven Spielberg and written by Chris Columbus.
In this film, the origins of the detective duo are re-imagined when a young Sherlock Holmes and Watson meet at a boarding school and help each other solve a mystery involving hallucinogenic drugs and occult-related murders. This was the first film by Amblin Entertainment to receive a PG-13 rating in the United States.
Cast
- Nicholas Rowe as Sherlock Holmes
- Alan Cox as John Watson
- Sophie Ward as Elizabeth Hardy
- Anthony Higgins as Professor Rathe
- Susan Fleetwood as Mrs Dribb
- Freddie Jones as Chester Cragwitch
- Nigel Stock as Rupert Waxflatter
- Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Inspector Lestrade
- Earl Rhodes as Dudley
- Brian Oulton as Master Snelgrove
- Patrick Newell as Bentley Bobster
- Donald Eccles as Reverend Duncan
- Nesbitt Matthew Ryan as Dudley's Friend
- Matthew Blakstad as Dudley's Friend
- Jonathan Lacey as Dudley's Friend
- Walter Sparrow as Ethan Engel
- Nadim Sawalha as Egyptian Tavern Owner
- Roger Brierley as Mr Holmes
- Vivienne Chandler as Mrs Holmes
- Lockwood West as Curiosity Shop Owner
- John Scott Martin as Cemetery Caretaker
- George Malpas as School Porter
- Willoughby Goddard as School Reverend
- Michael Cule as Policeman with Lestrade
- Ralph Tabakin as Policeman in Shop Window
- Nancy Nevinson as Hotel Receptionist
- Michael Hordern as Older John Watson (voice)
Media
News
There is some talk of Paramount Pictures remaking Young Sherlock Holmes, with Chris Columbus as a producer and Evan Spiliotopoulos writing the screenplay[1].
External Links
- Young Sherlock Holmes at IMBd
References
- ↑ Young Sherlock Holmes next for remake treatment, Simon Brew, Nov 23rd, 2012.